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[Job] Two Postdoctoral Positions at University of Tsukuba
by Kenji Suzuki 22 Aug '15

22 Aug '15

* We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two Postdoctoral Research Fellow Center for Cybernics Research, University of Tsukuba, Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the University of Tsukuba, within the JST CREST-funded project "Social Imaging.” http://www.social-imaging.org/crest/english/ Closing Date: 30 September 2015 Online Application: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=3&ln=1&id=D115080795&ln_jor=1 Exploring new technologies for supporting the development of children with special needs, in particular, autism spectrum disorders. We aim to establish social imaging technology for measuring and modeling social interaction among people. In this study, by applying wearable and mixed reality technologies, we will create an environment where we can support and facilitate creative activities and social interaction among children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders. We also conduct a feasibility study of children's development support, in collaboration with a non-profit organization and schools for children with special needs. This is an exciting opportunity for conducting an interdisciplinary research between engineering, developmental psychology and medicine. The successful candidate will be required to work in one of the following disciplines. However, the candidate must also be adept at working within a team and the wider community. (1) Social Imaging Technology: Develop a software platform by collecting and analyzing group dynamics from video, sensor and behavioral data (2) Development of Wearable Devices: Sensing social and communicative behaviors among people such as touching, reaching, and facial expression by using wearable devices (3) Mixed Reality Technology: Computer vision, augmented reality, mixed reality and human-computer interaction The applicant should have demonstrated your research competence based on engineering approach in one (or more) of the following areas: social interaction, wearable device, biosignal processing, mixed reality, and human sensing. Preferred experiences include but not limited to developmental study or education for children with special needs and/or autism spectrum disorders. In particular, applicants with the experience on the facial expression recognition and analysis are encouraged to apply. Number of positions: 2 (Full Time) Starting date: October, 2015 (negotiable, later starts are also possible) Employment status: The post is a three year fixed-term contract, can be extended to a maximum of one more year based on the evaluation. Qualifications: - To apply you must hold a PhD degree in the areas of Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications. - High self-motivation and critical thinking skills. Closing date: September 30th, 2015 * Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Kenji Suzuki (email: kenji(a)ieee.org) For further information or to apply online please visit our website at http://www.ai.iit.tsukuba.ac.jp/crest/recruit2015.html Applicants are requested to apply online via JREC-IN or by email, and submit the required documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Contact: Kenji Suzuki, Ph.D Associate Professor, Center for Cybernics Research, University of Tsukuba email: kenji(a)ieee.org --- Kenji Suzuki kenji(a)ieee.org University of Tsukuba, Japan http://www.iit.tsukuba.ac.jp/~kenji/

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Two 5-year postdoc/RA positions in the Glasgow Face Research Lab
by Lisa Debruine 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '15

We are seeking to recruit two Research Assistant(s)/Research Associate(s) to work in the Centre for Social Interactions within the Research Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology at the University of Glasgow. The post-holder will contribute to a 5 year, ERC-funded project on "How do humans recognise kin?" working with Dr Lisa DeBruine (as well as Prof Ben Jones). The researchers selected for these posts will design, conduct and analyse research to investigate the factors that influence kin-directed social and sexual behaviour. The researchers will also write and communicate results as scientific papers and in scientific presentations at national and international conferences. The project is multidisciplinary, involving theory and techniques from psychology, evolutionary biology, experimental economics, and computer graphics. Applicants should have (or expect to receive in the near future) a PhD in psychology, biology, biological anthropology, neuroscience, computer science or another relevant discipline, with a strong analytical background. Applicants will have experience with at least one of the following techniques: facial electromyography (EMG), genetic analysis (MHC), 3D face imaging, experimental social psychology, online data collection, or behavioural economics. Experience with Bayesian or cue integration modelling would be an advantage. Any applicant should have a clear, demonstrable capacity for acquiring expertise in these techniques. The post is available from the 1st October 2015 and has funding for up to 5 years. Applications close on 13 September 2015. Salary: Grade 6, £27,057-£30,434 / Grade 7, £33,242 – £37,394 per annum Informal enquires may be made to Dr Lisa DeBruine (Lisa.DeBruine(a)glasgow.ac.uk<mailto:Lisa.DeBruine@glasgow.ac.uk>) For more information and to apply online please visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs<http://www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs> (Reference: 011138) or http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ALU663/research-assistant-associate/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Dr Lisa M DeBruine Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology University of Glasgow 58 Hillhead Street G12 8QB lisa.debruine(a)glasgow.ac.uk<mailto:lisa.debruine@glasgow.ac.uk> http://facelab.org 0141 330 5351 ----------------------------------------------------------

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Postdoctoral and PhD positions in the field of facial recognition
by Isabelle Buelthoff 13 Aug '15

13 Aug '15

Postdoctoral and PhD positions in the field of facial recognition The 'recognition and categorization group' in the department of 'Human Perception, Cognition and Action' of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, Germany invites applications for a Postdoc (2 years) or a PhD position (3 years) in the field of human face recognition. We are looking for suitable candidates with interest and knowledge in psychophysical methods, so as in fMRI, EEG, eye tracking or computational modeling. Good programming skills (Matlab) are of advantage. Applicants for these positions should have ideally a background in psychology, cognitive sciences or a related field. Payment is according to the guidelines of the Max Planck Society. Our institute is located in the Max Planck campus in Tübingen and provides an excellent multidisciplinary, interactive and collaborative research environment combining expertise in neurophysiology (Prof. Nikos Logothetis), psychophysics, virtual reality and robotics (Prof. Heinrich Bülthoff), and MRI methodology (Prof. Klaus Scheffler). The position can be filled immediately or later and is funded for a period of 3 years for PhD students according to German Public service regulations, and 2 years for postdoc. The Max Planck Society is committed to Equal Opportunities. Applications should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, Master certificates (including a list of classes taken during Bachelor and Master studies), letters of references and a short summary of past research experience. All information or questions regarding the position should be submitted electronically to both addresses below: Mintao.Zhao(a)tuebingen.mpg.de<mailto:Mintao.Zhao@tuebingen.mpg.de> Isabelle.Buelthoff(a)tuebingen.mpg.de<mailto:Isabelle.Buelthoff@tuebingen.mpg.de> _ ========================================= Dr. Isabelle Bülthoff Project Leader Recognition and Categorization Group Max-Planck-Institut für biologische Kybernetik Spemannstr. 38 D-72076 Tübingen Tel: +49 (7071) 601 611 Email: isabelle.buelthoff(a)tuebingen.mpg.de =========================================

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Re: [Face-research-list] Face-research-list Digest, Vol 55, Issue 1
by Lisa Debruine 12 Aug '15

12 Aug '15

This is the template my lab uses to address some problems with the standard template in the nose, ears and neck. [cid:4a1c2f04-cc73-430c-8233-44f74264772e@campus.gla.ac.uk] [cid:f9f2d31a-b638-4585-8591-4b0bb50a868f@campus.gla.ac.uk] ---------------------------------------------------------- Dr Lisa M DeBruine Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology University of Glasgow 58 Hillhead Street G12 8QB lisa.debruine(a)glasgow.ac.uk http://facelab.org 0141 330 5351 ---------------------------------------------------------- > On 12 Aug 2015, at 09:15, face-research-list-request(a)lists.stir.ac.uk wrote: > > Send Face-research-list mailing list submissions to > face-research-list(a)lists.stir.ac.uk > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/face-research-list > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > face-research-list-request(a)lists.stir.ac.uk > > You can reach the person managing the list at > face-research-list-owner(a)lists.stir.ac.uk > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Face-research-list digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. averaging faces (Emma Mullings) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 12:41:21 +0000 > From: Emma Mullings <emma.mullings(a)manchester.ac.uk> > To: "face-research-list(a)lists.stir.ac.uk" > <face-research-list(a)lists.stir.ac.uk> > Subject: [Face-research-list] averaging faces > Message-ID: > <0CBCFBC4D5A0C940A71B2507534A1798016F230168(a)MBXP07.ds.man.ac.uk> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi there, > > I have been using psychomorph to average 3 faces at a time. > > The images are really impressive, however the neck is a bit problematic. I've attached an image as an example (left side of face just under the jawline). I was wondering if you had any advice to how I could rectify this? > > I was also wondering if it was possible to add more delineation points to an image? > > Best wishes > > Emma > > Dr. Emma Mullings | Neuroscience and Psychiatry Unit, University of Manchester, G700, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT | 0161 275 7432 | 07970 103411 | emma.mullings(a)manchester.ac.uk<mailto:emma.mullings@manchester.ac.uk> > > Visit our website to find out more about the PERS study http://www.inflammation-repair.manchester.ac.uk/PERS > > [PERS QR code] > >

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averaging faces
by Emma Mullings 12 Aug '15

12 Aug '15

Hi there, I have been using psychomorph to average 3 faces at a time. The images are really impressive, however the neck is a bit problematic. I've attached an image as an example (left side of face just under the jawline). I was wondering if you had any advice to how I could rectify this? I was also wondering if it was possible to add more delineation points to an image? Best wishes Emma Dr. Emma Mullings | Neuroscience and Psychiatry Unit, University of Manchester, G700, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT | 0161 275 7432 | 07970 103411 | emma.mullings(a)manchester.ac.uk<mailto:emma.mullings@manchester.ac.uk> Visit our website to find out more about the PERS study http://www.inflammation-repair.manchester.ac.uk/PERS [PERS QR code]

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